Dietary supplement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in weaned piglets
High doses of 25(OH)D3 may improve immune functions and the antioxidant capacity in weaned pigs.
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Lallemand will double TITAN microencapsulated yeast production capacity by year end
Significant investment in facilities help meet customer demand.
Evonik launches new fast and reliable test for raw material quality
Up to now, the industry has lacked reliable tests to judge the quality of corn DDGS during the process of raw material reception.
AB Vista and research partners to present new swine research at ASAS / ADSA Midwest Meeting
A suite of new presentations and posters showcasing the effects of calcium, xylanase and xylo-oligosaccharides on swine performance is being presented at the ASAS Midwest Section / ADSA Midwest Branch Joint Meeting in Omaha, USA, from 11th to 13th March.
Gut health: reduce pathogenic bacteria
Some nutritional strategies can have an antibacterial activity, do you want to know which ones?
A live lens on NIR: AB Vista to run real-time demonstrations at VIV Asia
Visitors to AB Vista’s booth at VIV Asia (13th – 15th March) will have the chance to ‘step inside the world of NIR’, with live demonstrations bringing the process to life – up close and in real time.
Lysophospholipid supplementation in lactating sows
Lysophospholipid supplementation during lactation may improve nutrient digestibility and of sow productivity.
Commercialised Pork CRC research delivered
Addressing the 2019 ‘Pig Production – Science into Practice’ course, Charles Rikard-Bell explained how early Pork CRC research generated commercial products to provide income to Pork CRC going forward.
New opportunities for the EU plant protein market
The study suggested that EU efforts to promote the production of European plant proteins should instead focus their efforts on innovation and the provision of the infrastructure.
Meat quality of pigs fed with low or high amylose/amylopectin ratio
A low amylose/amylopectin ratio may promote meat quality traits by inducing lower drip loss and firmness in pork.
Lameness and nutrition
This article reviews the effect of components of the diet on the bones and osteochondrosis, this being the main caused of lameness and a reason for the culling of young sows. Therefore, they are important concepts to bear in mind in the diets for the rearing of gilts.
Evaluating dietary Vitamin B2 by-product in growing-finishing pigs
Vitamin B2 by-products may be a cost-effective substitute for partially replacing corn and soybean meal in growing-finishing pigs.
Circular Organics™ completes Millibeter transaction
The Belgian company Millibeter has been acquired by Circular Organics™ – a division of the Insect Technology Group™. The group also owns the insect company AgriProtein. Millibeter is now part of this group and will be rebranded as Circular Organics™.
Feed additives: online tool upgraded to improve exposure estimates
As of today applicants can make better estimates of exposure to residues of feed additives, thanks to a new release of the Feed Additives Consumer Exposure calculator (FACE).
Management of food and feed crises : Commission updates its plan and procedures
The Commission has adopted a Decision which updates its plan, dating from 2004, and procedures for crisis management in the field of safety of food and feed.
Infectious dose of ASFV when consumed naturally in liquid or feed
Although greater concentrations of ASF virus were required to cause infection through feed, the high frequency of exposure may make contaminated feed a more significant risk factor.